Vocab
Evidence is...
REAL facts that help prove something true
Not feelings or assumptions
Rule
An expectation set by whoever is in charge and that people in a group agree to follow (at home, at school, in sports)
Witness
A person who directly saw or heard something
What rights do students have?
Right to go to school
Right to free speech
Right not to be searched
Who is on our advisory poster?
SNOOPY!
The person being accused of something
Law
An official rule made by a government — backed by real consequences like fines or jail time.
Having evidence ensures...
A fair trial for everyone
Miranda rights purpose is ...
To remind individuals that that they have the right to remain silent ...
Who are all your teachers and what do they teach?
Ms. Casanda (Law)
Ms. Emily (Reading)
Mr. Ethan (Engineering)
Mr. Colby (Math)
Hearing
An official chance to explain your side of the story
Who has to follow the laws?
The citizens of that country/place.
What does NOT count as evidence?
- Rumors
- Opinions
- Pressured opinions
- Guesses about character
The first amendment protects...
Freedom of speech
speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
What movie did I talk about on the 1st day of school?
NARNIA
Public Defender
Helps people who cannot afford their own lawyer when they are accused of a crime
What makes something a law?
Law is written down, enforced by people in power, has serious consequesces
Physical Proof can be...
a video, an object, a document, a fingerprint
The fourth amendment protects...
You from being searched without a reason
On the 1st day of school what animal did I say I would be?
Giraffe
Constitution
the HIGHEST law of the United Stated
Name one unjust law we spoke about in class...
Prevented Black Americans from voting
Kept women from owning property
Prevented children from attending certain schools
Expert analysis can be...
A scientist who tested something in a lab
The Fourteenth Amendment ensures that...
The government treats everyone equally
What are my dogs names?
Snickers & Luna